1. Gain fifteen pounds. This is about what I average per year, so I’ve decided to set myself up for success. Weight loss resolutions only result in disappointment and low self-esteem, and really, who needs that?

2. Get up to at least 850,00 Google Friend Connect Followers. Give or take 848,000. I mean, I’m flexible.

3. Convince the Fruit Roll-Up company to create a cotton candy flavored Fruit Roll-Up. The only bad thing that could come from such a creation is that the pile of silver Fruit Roll-Up wrappers shoved in the crack of my recliner would grow. And maybe my thighs…bringing my closer to achieving my #1 goal of the year (see above).

4. Ban PajamaJeans from the earth. Not only are they a fashion crime, but a crime against humanity…and I will not stand for it.

5. Increase my daily intake of leafy greens. That was a lie. I will not be doing that at all.

6. Put the Kool-Aid pitcher back in the refrigerator empty at least twice. Everyone else in my house does it, so I figure it must be really fun and/or rewarding.

7. Start my very own Babysitters Club. This is an unfulfilled dream from my childhood, and I need to fully realize it in order to gain closure. Wait–would I actually have to watch other people’s kids, or could we just hang out and eat Twizzlers and talk about it? Mental note to come back to this one after further research.

8. Bring back the word “triflin'”. Because seriously, there are times when that is the only acceptable word for what is going on.

9. Invent a real working robot. Not the creepy kind like that gold guy on Star Wars, but a cute one that wears an apron and cleans your house. Like Rosie on the Jetsons.

10. Make my blog the best it can be. Because you guys have given me such an awesome year, and I love you for it. Thank you so much!!

I will be honest and say that I’m not a very cool New Year’s Eve person. I don’t go out, I don’t dance, and I don’t crack open a bottle of fancy champagne at the stroke of midnight. But I do watch the ball drop in Times Square…..from my couch. So when I thought about New Year’s Eve cupcakes, I knew that I wanted to create just that.

Are New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Cupcakes weird? Should I have just done party hats or something? I never know when I take things too far.

Wanna know how I made them?

You need silver gumballs and silver sprinkles. I bought the sprinkles at Hobby Lobby, and the gumballs at Michaels. Right up there by the cash register.

Color a lollipop stick black with gel food coloring, and attach a silver gumball to the end. I did this by poking a hole in the gumball with a toothpick first.

Next you need donut holes. I couldn’t find any plain ones at my grocery store, but these cinnamon sugar ones worked just fine.

Using a wooden skewer, dip the donut hole in melted chocolate (almond bark, candy melts, whatev) and let the excess drip off. Immediately sprinkle with silver sprinkles, covering the entire surface. Place coated donut holes in the refrigerator to set up.

Once the balls are set, place some melted candy on the stick where you will want the ball to go. This will help it stick.

Slide the ball into place, skewered end first.

Now pipe on your lights with yellow frosting, stick it in a cupcake, and you’re done!! All you need now is a miniature Snooki ready to jump out once it lands!!

Seriously…Snooki? What are those New Year people THINKING?

I hope your New Year’s is full of fun and sparkles!! Happy Thursday!!

About Kristan

Hey cutie! Thanks for reading :) Let me introduce myself -- I'm Kristan (pronounced Kris-TANNE) a work-at-home mom living, baking, and online shopping in Fort Smith Arkansas. I have a 12 year-old son Jon David, a 4 year-old daughter Lucy, and a husband, Jess. I completely adore all of them 96% of the time (the rest of the time you can find me drinking my feelings with a box of Pinot). I hope you stay awhile -- I'd love to get to know you!

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SO cute! I wanted to do some cute cupcakes to get together with a couple of friends cause we don't usually go out either, and these would go perfect with some festive jelly shots! it's a cupcake, icing, and donut holes! Brilliant! Oh, and I love the word "triflin'." It's terribly fun to say. Good luck with your resolutions!

I love the cupcake and came over here for a visit from TaterTots and Jello, and I am staying and you can now add me to one of your followers b/c 4 & 8 made me laugh out loud and yes Triflin so need to be brought back =) And I am helping to meet goal #2 as well ;)

Hi, I came over from TaterTots and Jello, and I love your wishes for the new year!I am also loving these cupcakes. I hope I can find a party to make them for!I like #6 – I also think you should stand at the refrigerator and drink it out of the container too! LOL I'm now a follower :o) Nancy with http://myurbancorner.blogspot.com/

Totally love yuor cupcakes. I just gotta make these for New Years Eve as we don't go out either, but like most, we do watch the ball drop.Thank U 4 such a cute and tasty ideaColleenHave a Very Happy and Healthy New Years

I love these cupcakes!!Do you think a chocolate truffle would work? or would it fall? I am generally in bed as the ball drops I figure isn't it better to ring inthe new year with a goodnights sleep rather than be exhausted and cranky? Times Square banned Snookie I guess they wer afraid she would steal all the attention from the mummified Dick Clark. As for the Pajama jeans I say to my husband all the time that whoever came up with Pajama jeans needs to be put in a public stocade and have to watch a parade of all the fools who bought and wear them walk by.I gaurantee is eyes would be bleeding and realize that jeans in a stretchy fabric are good for NO ONE!

Hi,I'm a new follower of your blog having discovered you through Miss Moodle. Just wanted to say, I love your cupcake balls. Would it be okay if I listed you on my blog roll? Thanks,Jackie dba Galexi Cupcakes

I actually considered making these cupcakes for tomorrow…and then I realized I would probably never find the silver sprinkles in Germany. And we still have about 10 pounds of Christmas cookies, chocolate bark and other random sweets here from the holidays. So definitely no more sweets allowed! But they look super cute. And if we weren't just relaxing at home tomorrow and holding our puppy close who will be terrified of the fireworks, I would definitely make these. They are too cute!

These are amazing! I am an aspiring cupcake baker and LOVE this idea! I am thinking about trying it tomorrow on my day off from work! I have a blog if you would like to check it out I would greatly appreciate it! http://ohtheplacesfallingup.blogspot.com/

Just found your blog when searching for New Years Cupcake ideas! Love it! Your resolutions were awesome. I was horrified as well when I saw the ad for pajama jeans! Good lord what is this world coming to? Keep up the great writing my dear! Bake on!!!

No, you did not go too far with the cupcakes. Love the idea. Love your resolutions although I don't know how you are going to do on #10. Your blog is already awesome. You are awesome! Have a wonderful 2011.

i've never heard of pajama jeans… but after i saw the link… i was thinkng i need to get some. afterall, my 2011 resolution is to buy the most comfy jeans i can find… and goal number 2… buy 2 pairs! ha ha

i love the donut hole idea… i just got that cake pops book in the mail today – but after seeing this – i think donut holes is the way to go – much much less work!!!

I am trolling my way through awesome blogs & found myself laughing & being amazed by your blog, so had to say hello. Love the drop cup cakes.., fabulous idea & they look amazing. Fabulous resolutions…, your a lady after my heart. Have an awesome New Year, hope 2011 measures up big time.

I would like to join your babysitters club! (I have all the books!) I do have the following conditions:1. My husband gets to play the role of Logan.2. I get to be Claudia.3. Under no circumstances will I actually babysit any children!

Hi! I came across your post from Cupcakes Take the Cake and found your 2011 goals absolutely hilarious!! So much so I forgot why I clicked on your link to begin with. ;) Thanks for the laugh…your #1 totally got me…and thanks for sharing your ball drop cupcakes! Have a great 2011!

I am crying over the pajamajean! I saw those for the first time last week and a few questions popped into my mind. A: WTH?! B. Who would buy those?! C. Who was the brainiac that financed such a venture?! Glad to see others feel the same! Happy 2011!

Hey!! :) I found you from Tidy Mom :) I have seriously not laughed out loud that hard over a blog, um, ever!! Hilarious!! :) & the cupcakes are adorable!! :) I am in complete agreement over the pajama jeans, btw :) & I am totally down with the Babysitter's Club if you're looking for volunteers… Although, I am opting for the twizzler version :) LOL

Your cake pops look like little aliens (in a cute way :) How are those resolution going? I think I might try the gaining weight thing next year, that's a very good idea. I might even set myself a chocolate eating target ;)

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